Wallpaper - Over and Under

Our Over and Under wallpaper, created with artist Julia Purinton, captures the quiet horizon of an abstract seascape through soft, painterly brushwork. Broad horizontal bands of aquamarine blue, seafoam, and hazy sky tones meet a deeper navy ridge across the upper section, balanced by subtle white crests that suggest breaking surf. The visual texture gives the impression of layered oil paint on canvas, creating a calm, expansive horizon across the room. Like all our wall murals, this design is made-to-measure to fit your exact wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, making it simple to hang.

In the room

We see this mural working especially well on a wide, uninterrupted wall where the full horizontal sweep of the horizon can unfold without visual breaks. In a bedroom, placing this design behind the bed creates a serene focal point that grounds the space without feeling heavy or crowded. The open composition also suits a living room or a dedicated meditation space, where the broad wash of ocean-inspired tones introduces an airy, unhurried atmosphere. Because the lower two thirds of the motif are predominantly soft and tonal, lower furniture such as sofas, sideboards, or low bed frames sit comfortably against the wall without disrupting the balance of the artwork.

Styling it

To complement the organic, painted character of the wallpaper, we would keep the surrounding interior natural and understated. Low-profile furniture with clean lines allows the broad brushstrokes of the landscape to remain the visual focus of the room. Lighter woods, such as bleached ash or pale oak, pair naturally with the coastal palette, while unbleached textiles and woven floor coverings bring subtle warmth against the cool aquatic blues. If you want to ground the lighter tones, choosing small accents in charcoal or dark slate echoes the deep horizontal ridge near the top of the design.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper itself is defined by a palette of aquamarine blue, soft seafoam, pale sky tints, crisp white highlights, and a grounding band of deep slate navy. For adjoining walls and woodwork, warm off-white or soft alabaster keeps the room bright while preventing the blue tones from feeling overly cold. Deep charcoal or slate grey on accent furniture or framing can pick up the darkest brushstrokes in the horizon, adding contrast and visual definition. Muted sandy neutrals and soft pebble tones also work exceptionally well on larger upholstered pieces and curtains, harmonising with the sea-inspired hues.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions. Producing each mural to order helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard rolls. All our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure. They are designed to be simple to hang, giving you a beautiful result whether you are decorating a home you own or personalising a rented space.